When I get ready to head out for my first trip of the year, there are five lures Ill have rigged up, as they all are proven fish-catchers, but more importantly, they can be retrieved differently to coincide with the activity level of the fish
For topwater action he chose the battle-scared Berkley J Walker 90
Simply put, this redesigned reel is one of the smoothest, most powerful and versatile lever drags available today
Pass your line of choice through the rods guides (this helps prevent loops and knots) and through the baitcasting reels level wind guide (the moving arm with a hole next to the spool)
Magnetic Brake (Mag): Uses magnets, often with an external dial for easy adjustment of tension
One of the things I love most about reviving these creations from the bygone eras of surfcasting, is that I get to live in the headspace of the builder for a while and this helps me understand the inspiration that gave birth to these interesting designs